Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Mabel (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers in Mabel, MN. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintains incident details, and follows approved plans under supervision.

Candidates should be organized, accurate, and capable of clear radio communication in a fast-paced environment. When hired, you may work across all shifts, including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Radio/comms proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio consoles

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers in Mabel, MN. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintains incident details, and follows approved plans under supervision.

Candidates should be organized, accurate, and capable of clear radio communication in a fast-paced environment. When hired, you may work across all shifts, including overnights and weekends.